Jenna Burningham

BA Psychology, MOT,OTR/L

CCTS's Lead OTR/L

Education -

Midwestern University Glendale Campus, OT class president, Summa Cum Laude

Internship -

Healthsouth Scottsdale, Mesa Public Schools.

Field Work -

Therapy Zone, Arcadia Pediatric Home Health

Interests and hobbies -

I love eating, long distance running, crafting, making bows, artistic lettering, learning about OT through continue education, volunteering, spending time with  my husband and two kids

Curtis L. Ust

MBA, COTA/L

Education -

MBA in Healthcare     Administration, University of Mary, Fargo, ND BS in Business Management, University of Mary, Fargo, ND AS in Occupational Therapy Assisting, North Dakota State College of Science, Wahpeton, ND

Internship -

Rehab - Immanuel Medical Center, Omaha, NE (1996) Geriatric - Villa St. Vincent Nursing Center, Crookston, MN (1995)

Interests and Hobbies -

Spending time with my family and friends * running/jogging/working out * site seeing/traveling * listening to music * Tampa Bay Buccaneer Football * Boston Red Sox Baseball

Elizabeth A. Farrell

MT-BC

Education -

 Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy- Duquesne University

Minor in Psychology

Internship -

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center hospitals, UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Magee Women's Hospital, UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, and UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic.

Interests and Hobbies -

Playing flute, piano, and guitar, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.

Rachel Rudell

P.T.A.

Education -

Montana State University-Bozeman
Gateway Community College-Phoenix, AZ

Internship -

Joint Effort Physical Therapy-Scottsdale, AZ
Healthsouth-Gurnee, IL
Banner Desert Hospital-Mesa, AZ

Interests and hobbies -

I love rainy days and playing in the rain, traveling, camping, hiking, anything outside, spending time with family and friends

Shanna Beach

MS-PT

CCTS's Lead PT

Education -

Bachelors of Science in Biology/Psychology from NWMSU

Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from University of Colorado

Work Experience -

I graduated in 1998 and have worked in pediatrics since 1999. I have also worked in an outpatient orthopedic clinic and a hospital outpatient clinic. In AZ, I have worked for REM/Mentor, Fiesta Pediatrics, United Cerebral Palsy, and now Coester Cares.  I have worked both in home and in clinic in both the East and West Valley. My favorite age group to work with is birth to preschool but like working with kids of all ages.  I have some school aged kids on my caseload that I have treated since they were that young.

Interest and hobbies -

I enjoy doing things with my husband and children (one girl, 2 boys) especially camping, skiing,and swimming in the pool. I also enjoy reading and crafts.

Emilie Dupuis

MT-BC

Education -

Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy, Utah State University

Internship -

Hartvigsen School in Salt Lake City, UT

Interest and hobbies -

singing (choir or solo), theater, movies/TV, reading

Tracy Schultze-Swanson

COTA/L

Education -

Apollo College, Tucson AZ

Internship -

Arlington and Grandbury Texas

Interest and hobbies -

I'm an outrigger paddler in the desert.  I belong to Team Arizona Outrigger Canoe Club.  We practice here at Tempe Town Lake 3 times a week.  All summer long we make trips to California for races.  A good excuse to get to the beach!  And maybe a trip to Hawaii...or two... I love working with the kids and have 2 boys of my own who are avid beach crashers themselves... Tracy

Sandra Kay Rallo

COTA/L

Education -

BS Special Education
Graduated from Madison Area Technical College 1985 Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Graduated with honors

Work Experience -

Experience in both out patient and in patient rehab settings.  Specialized 15 years in Chicago working in neuro acute care evaluating and treating patients with brain tumors, aneurysms, and lumbar/cervical radiculopathy.  Able to work at the Rehab Institute of Chicago for 2 years in a variety of settings including pediatrics.

Interest and hobbies -

I have 2 daughters of my own that keep me busy with Brownies, crafts, hiking, biking and lots of nail polish.  I also enjoy my new hobby of paddling with Team AZ on Tempe Town Lake on the weekends with 2 of my coworkers.  My new favorite words taught to me by a 5 year old just yesterday..."Wear a smile and show your style!"

Emily Schmid

MT-BC

Education -

Degree in music education with an emphasis in music therapy from the University of Kansas